This luxurious, ten-day holiday provides the best itinerary available to see the sun-drenched Yucatan peninsula's spectacular ancient Maya sites, traditional Maya villages, and colonial architecture. Discover with art historian Virginia Miller soaring pyramids, distinctive temple complexes, and wonderful sculpture at Chichen Itza, Coba, Ek Balam, Uxmal, Dzibilchaltun, and elsewhere. There is free time to bird watch, shop for crafts, or relax, reflect, and enjoy our excellent accommodations. This is the best-paced itinerary available to explore sites and enjoy deluxe resorts: three nights at the Hotel Mayaland (next to Chichen Itza), three nights at the Hacienda Uxmal (next to Uxmal), and two nights at the Intercontinental in Merida.

Cruising this magnificent region between Venice and Dubrovnik (and stopping to explore islands and coastal towns) is one of the world's most delightful travel experiences. As your luxurious yacht approaches, ancient walls on promontories are revealed, rising from the water's edge, and they enclose delightful towns of closely-packed, tile-roofed, stone buildings. Aboard the elegant, 50-suite Corinthian, you will discover not only the Dalmatian Coast's well-established highlights but also its hidden jewels. An archaeologist (Jodi Magness in May; Andrew Moore in October) accompanies each cruise to help illuminate, through illustrated talks and informal discussions, the history and cultural significance of the sites you visit.

Join archaeologist Gocha Tsetskhladze to explore the site of Europe's earliest unearthed hominid bones; ancient settlements and fortresses; early churches, cathedrals, and monasteries; and intriguing cave towns; including five UNESCO World Heritage sites. An optional extension to Azerbaijan is available.

Begin with two days in glorious Athens and then enjoy a seven-night cruise aboard an elegant, 25-cabin yacht. Explore Corinth, Epidauros, Mycenae, Monemvasia, Mystra, Mt. Lykaion, Olympia, Delphi, and more, while gleaning insights into local archaeology and ancient history from accompanying Professors Mary Voyatzis and David Romano.

Discover masterpieces of Indian architecture and art, visiting eleven UNESCO World Heritage sites including many of the world's most magnificent royal tombs, extraordinary rock-cut cave temples and art, and spectacular fortress palaces. During this 15-day luxury tour, in the company of art historian Annapurna Garimella, you will explore India's diverse and splendid cultural heritage through visits to important Jain, Buddhist, Hindu, and Islamic monuments.

Visit us online to download detailed brochures and for a current schedule of our land tours and small-ship cruises, all led by distinguished scholars, local guides, and trip managers.

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The Archaeological Institute of America (AIA) is the oldest and largest archaeological organization in North America. The AIA seeks to educate people of all ages about the significance of archaeological discovery. For more than a century the AIA has been dedicated to the encouragement and support of archaeological research and publication, and to the protection of the world's archaeological resources and cultural heritage. By traveling on an AIA Tour you directly support the AIA while personally gaining the benefit of the AIA's network of scholars and worldwide contacts.